Upcoming Events

On themed educational months (February, April, June and October) from 3-4 p.m., visitors can learn about plant and animal life found in estuarine habitats. Get a closer look at a new topic each of these themed months, led by our knowledgeable volunteer docents, as well as researchers and members of environmental organizations. Join us in [...]

Join us on Wednesday, April 18th, from 9:00-10:30 am, for the guided trail walk at the River-to-Sea Preserve. See the changes wrought by Hurricane Irma. Then, step into the ancient Florida coastal woodlands along the preserve trail and learn how Native Americans once thrived there on nature’s bounty. Your GTM Research Reserve interpretive guide will [...]

Click here to reserve a spot. Enjoy a free GTM Research Reserve leisurely guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet, in partnership with the National Park Service. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes and dune vegetation. Your guide will explain the Inlet dynamics and movement of sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers are [...]

Join us on December 28th at 10am for the Marineland Beach Walk. See the changes wrought by Hurricane Irma. Every beach has its own story to tell. Why is the sand fine or coarse and how did it get its color? Which shells landed on this beach? Are there any shark's teeth? Get to know the [...]

Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into collecting and analyzing long-term meteorological data? Read the latest NERRds blog update to find out how our researchers do it! In this post, our SWMP (System-Wide Monitoring Program) team goes into detail about how raw data from our weather monitoring system is transformed into an organized report. [...]

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2017-03-06T14:52:13+00:00 March 6th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Where does data come from? Explore the process through the NERRds Blog!

You're invited to our annual symposium! The GTM Research Reserve will host its annual "State of the Reserve" tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2017. The University of North Florida Coastal and Marine Biology Flagship Program and the Friends of the GTM Reserve are co-sponsors for this event. This year's theme, "Working Waters," will highlight projects within the Reserve that showcase [...]

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2017-01-30T10:42:03+00:00 February 2nd, 2017|News|Comments Off on GTM’s State of the Reserve Tomorrow!

Join us for the "State of the Reserve" symposium on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017! The "State of the Reserve" symposium provides an opportunity to share our research across the GTM Research Reserve boundaries. This year's theme, "Working Waters," will highlight projects within the reserve that showcase not only the services that the waters provide including filtration, buffering, [...]

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2017-01-25T14:30:53+00:00 January 25th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Save the Date: State of the Reserve

Spots are available, so come hike the beach with us! Every beach has its own story to tell. On Thursday, Dec. 8 from 9:00-10:30 am, take a guided exploration hike at Marineland beach and discover the environment in an entirely new way. An interpretive guide will provide information about everything from shore birds to coquina rocks, and [...]

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2016-12-06T13:34:36+00:00 December 6th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Marineland Beach Walk this Thursday!

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with kind acts toward others and the community! The staff at GTM Research Reserve is thankful for our dedicated volunteers! The Friends of the GTM Reserve is celebrating #GivingTuesday on November 29, 2016, with an oyster shell bagging event at GTM Research Reserve. This day of giving is fueled by the power [...]

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2016-11-23T12:12:43+00:00 November 24th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving from GTM Research Reserve!